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E967 HNR

1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair56,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE967 HNR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,963 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,461 miles

n/s/front outer cv boot weeping.

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge.

oil leaks.

play in both lower ball joints.

rear subframe corroding.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,936 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

braided steel brake hoses fitted to front

n/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre very close to wheel arch on full lock

o/s/r subframe corroding

slight chafing o/s/f brake hose; slight twist n/s/f brake hose

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Apr 2012 2,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

braided steel brake hoses fitted to front

n/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

o/s/f tyre very close to wheel arch on full lock

o/s/r subframe corroding

slight chafing o/s/f brake hose; slight twist n/s/f brake hose

slight play in steering rack

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,332 miles

offside rear sub-frame mounting area corroding.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 1,311 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

lower ball joint covers split.

offside rear sub-frame mounting area corroding.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

has front callipers fitted which should have a servo to go with them, only just meets braking requirments

Fail 29 Apr 2010 99,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,984 miles

both steering rack gaiters perishing

slight play o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,710 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 96,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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E967 HNR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 56,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E967 HNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E967 HNR is a 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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